By BRENT MARTIN
St. Joseph Post
St. Joseph bus routes will be changing a bit, beginning today.
St. Joseph city officials say the shelter-in-place order due to the COVID-19 pandemic has reduced ridership as fewer residents get out. The city is making some changes to adapt to the drop in ridership and to keep transit employees safe while keeping the buses rolling.
The St. Joseph Transit service, effective today, will make the following change: riders who previously rode buses 11, 12, 16, 17, and 18 will now be required to call 233-6700 for curbside pickup. There will be no fixed routes in these areas. Hours of service will remain the same, however pickup times could be adjusted within that hour.
Routes 13, 14, and 15 will remain fixed routes with deviation as riders use them on a daily basis. These buses provide hourly service to Mosaic, Hy-Vee, and each Walmart as well as most medical office complexes.
Call 233-6700 with any questions or to schedule a ride.
The extra route deviation charge will be waived within the designated zones for the duration of the emergency, according to the city.